Raising Money for a Cause

DETAILS OF TASK
In the 21st century raising money for a cause has become one of the most common form of assistance offered to people in need. These activities have attracted a lot of interest from individuals especially those in leadership. It would be of no use if these monies were collected and used for the intended purposes. It is for this reason that am going to write a project on raising money for a cause. The project will involve organizing a fund drive which will be conducted in the form of a race to help raise money for humanitarian needs.
ANTICIPATED OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE LEADERSHIP
As leadership in action student, I find that the project will provide a good avenue for me to practice my leadership skills. I intend to chair a committee who will oversee that this project is a success. These opportunities will include sourcing for finances mostly corporate, liaising with the local authority or one of the institutions to provide an avenue for the race and most of all to coordinate the day’s activities.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The main goal of this activity is to practice the theories learnt in the leadership classes in real live situation. Interacting with people is one of the main aspects of leadership and hence, this project will equip me with the necessary experience. Team work building is another major function performed by leaders. Through the involvement of different people to make this project a success, I will be able to gauge how best I am able to solve team work related problems.
Since the project involves charity work, raising the required funds is another goal objective that needs to be achieved. This money will then be channeled to various organizations that deal with humanitarian…...

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nos jours" - www.autrement.com/ouvrages.php?ouv=2746710306 - published by
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